Although many home owners hesitate when considering the possibility of taking on more debt against their home in the form of a mortgage, ultimately it may make sense for them to do so for several different reasons. With the high rate of unsecured debt growing at approximately 30% per annum in Canada, and disposable income growing at approximately 3% per annum, consumers on average are spending money much faster than they are making it. For this reason, many look to the increased equity in their homes in order to increase their cash flow by consolidating their outstanding debt load. Thisdebt consolidationapproach actually saves the consumer money, especially with the mortgage rates being at an all time low. Theconsumer also saves moneyby consolidating, simply because there is a difference between the mortgage rates and the unsecured rates, by a significant margin.

Other reasons that home owners may re-finance their homes are,home improvements or renovations.With the high cost of homes these days, many are choosing to make changes to their existing homes by renovating their basement, improving and updating their kitchen space, and their bathrooms. There are those who do anequity take-outfor investment purposes, or to purchase another home or recreational property. With the higher cost of second mortgages, consumers with equity for the most part will choose to combine their existing first and second mortgages to improve their cash flow situation.

Whatever your reason is to consider re-financing, with the low cost of mortgage rates today and the flexibility the market has allowed with increased equity in your home, it may make sense to consider the option. Please feel free to contact us for some free advice. (click here for one of our consultant’s free advice).